2012 San Pedro International Film Festival (SPIFFest) Announces Winners

The 2012 San Pedro International Film Festival (http://SPIFFest.org) has announced this year’s winners for best feature film, documentary, short film, animation and screenplay. The inaugural 3 day festival screened 34 films from around the world, including Switzerland, Croatia, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and the USA.

The community support and turnout for SPIFFest 2012 exceeded expectations.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 16, 2012

Organizers of the 2012 First Annual San Pedro International Film Festival (SPIFFest) today announced this year’s winners for best feature film, documentary, short film, animation and screenplay. Thirty-four films were screened at the inaugural festival, which ran from October 12 – 14 at the Warner Grand Theatre, Terrace Cinemas and California Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.

“The community support and turnout for SPIFFest exceeded our expectations,” said executive director Ziggy Mrkich. “We were extremely proud of the extent and diversity of the program, and are looking forward to an even bigger and better SPIFFest 2013.”

"San Pedro has served as a backdrop for many major film and TV projects, and the community has always been a great partner when it comes to welcoming production to its neighborhoods," said Amy Lemisch, executive director of the California Film Commission. "It's only fitting that San Pedro now has a film festival to call its own."

San Pedro International Film Festival’s mission is to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity and film production history. SPIFFest provides audiences with extraordinary films from local and international filmmakers that educate, enlighten and entertain. We also support community programs that help young filmmakers develop the skills needed to achieve their aspirations. For more information email SPIFFest at info(at)SPIFFest(dot)org.